Health and Safety Junior / Officer
Location: Kilkenny (Regular Site Travel / South East)

Optimize Recruitment, are delighted to be partnering with our client on an exciting new opportunity in the South East. Our client is a well-established and rapidly expanding civil engineering company renowned for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across Ireland. With a diverse, multidisciplinary team and a strong focus on career progression, the company provides a supportive and dynamic work environment. The role will be based primarily in Kilkenny, with regular travel to project sites across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain a proactive safety culture throughout project teams and work sites.
• Assist in the development and ongoing improvement of company-wide HSQE systems and procedures.
• Conduct regular on-site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure full compliance with safety legislation.
• Work closely with site management and project teams to ensure safety protocols are fully embedded and adhered to.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and coaching sessions to enhance awareness and understanding of health and safety practices.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics using digital EHS platforms, ensuring documentation is up-to-date and accurate.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of ISO management systems and relevant accreditations.
• Provide guidance and practical support to site teams regarding safe systems of work and hazard identification.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in the construction industry, preferably within civil engineering or utilities.
• Strong understanding of Irish HSQE regulations and relevant ISO standards.
• Proven ability to influence, engage and train a wide range of stakeholders, from operatives to senior management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working independently and proactively addressing issues on-site.
• Full, clean driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly within the region.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Health and Safety Junior / Officer position and similar opportunities contact: Chris 056-7786631 / 083 1220295 or Chris@optimizerecruitment.ie

Chris is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-13101

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